Functional & Integrative Medicine Physician

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive new patient evaluations using a functional medicine intake framework: full health history, illness timeline, antecedents, triggers, mediators, and systems review; document all findings in Cerbo EMR.
• Order and interpret advanced functional diagnostics — including comprehensive metabolic panels, micronutrient testing, hormone panels (DUTCH, salivary, serum), GI mapping (GI-MAP, Genova), organic acids testing, heavy metals/environmental toxin panels, and genomic testing.
• Develop individualized, root-cause-driven treatment plans integrating therapeutic nutrition, targeted supplementation, pharmaceutical interventions as appropriate, lifestyle medicine, and integrative modality referrals.
• Manage a broad range of complex chronic and functional health conditions: cardiometabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune conditions, GI dysfunction, thyroid and adrenal disorders, hormonal imbalances, cognitive decline, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, chronic pain, and environmental illness.
• Provide ongoing follow-up care; reassess functional diagnostics at clinically appropriate intervals; adjust treatment plans based on outcomes and evolving patient goals.
• Prescribe pharmaceutical treatments when indicated; maintain current DEA registration; manage nutraceutical-pharmaceutical interactions.
• Provide clinical co-management and oversight within AIM's signature programs and memberships: Including Maya's Way (oncology support), Executive Wellness, and Get Well as well as any developed in the future.
• Adhere strictly to all HIPAA, OSHA, and Ohio Medical Board requirements; maintain complete and timely Cerbo EMR documentation for all patient encounters.
• Follow Medicare and applicable payer documentation guidelines; ensure clinical notes support medical necessity and coding accuracy.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school — required.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, Preventive Medicine, or a related primary care specialty — required.
• Completion of IMPOE Fellowship or equivalent functional/integrative medicine fellowship — strongly preferred.
• IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) or active IFM candidacy — strongly preferred; actively supported by AIM.
• Additional training in functional medicine, lifestyle medicine (DipACLM), integrative oncology, or clinical nutrition is a meaningful plus.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, or related specialty — required.
• 4–5 years of post-residency clinical experience preferred; recent residency graduates with IMPOE or equivalent fellowship will be considered.
• Clinical experience in functional, integrative, concierge, or direct primary care medicine is a significant advantage.
• Experience ordering and interpreting advanced functional diagnostics strongly preferred.